The Ablate and Pace Trial: A Prospective Study of Catheter Ablation of the AV Conduction System and Permanent Pacemaker Implantation for Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation
Authors:
- Kenneth A. EllenbogenKEKenneth A. Ellenbogen
- Michael GiudiciMGMichael Giudici
- Margaret M. RedfieldMRMargaret M. Redfield
- Louise S. JenkinsLJLouise S. Jenkins
- Marcus MianulliMMMarcus Mianulli
- Bruce WilkoffBWBruce Wilkoff
- 1 June 1998
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Vol. 2 (2) , 121-135
Abstract
Background: The Ablate and Pace Trial (APT) prospectively assessed the effects of catheter ablation of the AV conduction system and permanent pacemaker implantation on health-related quality of life,...Keywords
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